Akshar News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Akshar News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 49-51 Gaynes Park Road, Upminster, RM14 2HL
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Akshar News sits behind roughly 1,179 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ← Akshar News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Akshar News none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Akshar News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Supported Living C.I.C Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Be Super Human Official Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Alaias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cranston Park Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| 7 Day Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Upminster Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Upminster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Akshar News
What is Akshar News's food hygiene rating?
Akshar News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Akshar News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Akshar News last inspected?
Akshar News was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Akshar News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Akshar News compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Akshar News holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Akshar News and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Akshar News and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Akshar News is one of 193 rated food businesses in Upminster. See every hygiene rating in Upminster →
Havering inspects and rates 2,040 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Havering →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.havering.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →